Downcomer Headloss in Column Design Formulas

Downcomer Headloss is defined in the loss in the pressure head due to downcomer area or clearance area whichever is smaller. And is denoted by h_dc. Downcomer Headloss is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Downcomer Headloss is always positive.

Formulas to find Downcomer Headloss in Column Design

fxHead Loss in Downcomer of Tray TowerGo

List of variables in Column Design formulas

fx Liquid Mass Flowrate Go

fx Liquid Density Go

fx Downcomer Area Go

FAQ

What is the Downcomer Headloss?

Downcomer Headloss is defined in the loss in the pressure head due to downcomer area or clearance area whichever is smaller. Downcomer Headloss is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Downcomer Headloss is always positive.

Can the Downcomer Headloss be negative?

No, the Downcomer Headloss, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Downcomer Headloss?

Downcomer Headloss is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Downcomer Headloss can be measured.

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